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Western Australia

The Wildlife of Western Australia

16 NIGHTS FROM £16,899 per person

See Australia’s wild side on this bucket-list journey through Western Australia. This state is teeming with wildlife, from the Western Australian ‘Big Five’ to dolphins, turtles and endangered black-footed rock wallabies. Encompassing four distinct and diverse regions of Western Australia – the Kimberley, Perth, Ningaloo Reef and Margaret River – this itinerary holds the promise of awe-inspiring adventures that range from swimming with mighty whale sharks, to meeting quokkas at Rottnest Island, and even a self-drive safari along the Mitchell Plateau. Throughout, stay in hand-selected, boutique hotels, lodges and camps that promise a personal connection to this vast land, the wilderness, its wildlife, the culture and its people.

 

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Western Australia is home to 70-percent of the country’s mammals, making the state pure paradise for wildlife lovers

Stay in some of the state’s most unique, boutique and memorable accommodation – from a cool Perth bolthole, to an incredible beach camp, to a lodge amid the winelands

Choose to add an array of enriching experiences and excursions throughout your trip – from beach combing to vineyard itineraries to indigenous cultural experiences

Don’t miss a trip to Rottnest Island from Perth. This is the only place in the world you can spot the super-cute quokka – dubbed ‘the happiest animal in the world’

Authentic Experience

Stay for three nights along the UNESCO protected Ningaloo Marine Park, along which you can enjoy the utterly unforgettable, bucket-list-ticking experience of swimming alongside mighty whale sharks, whilst also spotting turtles, rays, dolphins, dugongs and sea birds.

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ITINERARY DETAILS

    DAY 1-3 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Spanning the North West from Kununurra to Broome, the Kimberley has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth. The remote rugged ranges and splendid coastline of the Kimberley present a unique mix of seclusion and majestic scenery.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a shared transfer to Kununurra Airport.

    Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments
    • Summary:

      Kununurra’s newest executive-style, self-contained accommodation

    MEAL BASIS

    Room only

    DAY 4-6 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    On arrival at the Mitchell Plateau collect, your 4WD and undertake a self-drive safari to Walsh Point, spotting an array of wonderful wildlife on the way. At Walsh Point, embark on your boat transfer to Kimberley Coastal Camp (approx. journey time – 4hrs) for three nights in a beautiful Beachfront Bungalow. At this unique camp, immersive, inclusive experiences include guided fishing, mud crabbing and oyster gathering, guided indigenous art tours, boat cruises, beach combing, bird watching, and bush or coastal walks.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a boat transfer to Walsh Point. Collect your 4WD and drive to the airstrip.

    Kimberley Coastal Camp
    • Summary:

      An exclusive, unique and remote retreat which is limited to just 16 guests

    MEAL BASIS

    Full board and non-alcoholic beverages

    DAY 7-8 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Stay two nights at Perth’s hottest address, COMO The Treasury, enjoying the very best of this sun-kissed and exciting city. Whilst at leisure here, our concierge can arrange an array of excursions and experiences for you to enjoy. Meet super-cute quokkas on Rottnest Island, cruise along the Swan River, swim with dolphins from Rockingham, stroll through Queens Gardens and Kings Park, watch the sunset at Cottesloe Beach, or spend a day visiting the fascinating Pinnacles region, before a helicopter flight back to Perth. Additional charges may apply.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport.

    COMO The Treasurykeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Hotel
    • Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
    • Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
    • Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
    • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    • Star rating: 5 Star
    MEAL BASIS

    Breakfast

    DAY 9-11 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Stretching 280km along Western Australia’s harsh and arid coast, the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef is an extraordinary yet strangely unknown jewel in Australia’s natural heritage. You will stay in a luxurious tent at the exclusive Sal Salis bush camp, hidden in the dunes overlooking pristine beaches and coral reefs. Whilst here, prepare for an experience of a lifetime – swimming with mighty whale sharks (the world’s largest fish), learning more about their biology, habitat and conservation. If that wasn’t enough, other aquatic adventures during your stay may include gorge walking, sea kayaking, snorkelling, diving, fishing and more. Additional charges may apply.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a private car trasnfer to Learmonth Airport.

    Sal Salis Ningaloo Reefkeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Tent
    • Summary: An eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Ningaloo Reef
    • Feature: Whale sharks and humpback whales visit the waters seasonally
    • Rooms: 15 wilderness tents
    • Location: Western Australia, Australia
    MEAL BASIS

    All-inclusive plus selected activities

    DAY 12-14 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Just a three-hour drive south from Perth, visitors to the Margaret River region are presented with an impressive smorgasbord of good food, world class wineries, boutique breweries and colourful arts and crafts galleries. Whilst here, an array of excursions are yours to choose from (at an additional cost). These may include a private winery tour and tasting, exploring by vintage car, visiting the region's renowned galleries, touring local limestone caves, or embarking on a beautiful bush walk.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a private car transfer to COMO The Treasury, Perth.

    Cape Lodgekeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Lodge
    • Summary: A boutique vineyard retreat in a gourmet region of Australia
    • Feature: Learn the Chef’s secrets at a cookery masterclass
    • Rooms: 22 rooms & suites and a five-bedroom residence
    • Location: Margaret River & The Southwest Coast, Western Australia, Australia
    • Star rating: 5 Star
    MEAL BASIS

    Breakfast

    DAY 15-16 DETAILS ACCOMMODATION

    Spend another night back in Pert at COMO The Treasury, a luxury urban hotel in the city's newly revitalised historic heart, home to light-filled rooms, a COMO Shambhala spa, impressive indoor pool, and stunning rooftop restaurant. On your last day, you will fly back to the UK.

    TRANSFERS

    Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport.

    COMO The Treasurykeyboard_arrow_right
    • Type: Luxury Hotel
    • Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
    • Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
    • Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
    • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    • Star rating: 5 Star
    MEAL BASIS

    Breakfast

DAY 1-3ACCOMMODATION
Kununurra, The Kimberley, Western Australia

Spanning the North West from Kununurra to Broome, the Kimberley has fewer people per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth. The remote rugged ranges and splendid coastline of the Kimberley present a unique mix of seclusion and majestic scenery.

TRANSFERS

Take a shared transfer to Kununurra Airport.

Freshwater East Kimberley Apartments
  • Summary:

    Kununurra’s newest executive-style, self-contained accommodation

MEAL BASIS

Room only

DAY 4-6ACCOMMODATION
Mitchell Plateau, The Kimberley, Western Australia

On arrival at the Mitchell Plateau collect, your 4WD and undertake a self-drive safari to Walsh Point, spotting an array of wonderful wildlife on the way. At Walsh Point, embark on your boat transfer to Kimberley Coastal Camp (approx. journey time – 4hrs) for three nights in a beautiful Beachfront Bungalow. At this unique camp, immersive, inclusive experiences include guided fishing, mud crabbing and oyster gathering, guided indigenous art tours, boat cruises, beach combing, bird watching, and bush or coastal walks.

TRANSFERS

Take a boat transfer to Walsh Point. Collect your 4WD and drive to the airstrip.

Kimberley Coastal Camp
  • Summary:

    An exclusive, unique and remote retreat which is limited to just 16 guests

MEAL BASIS

Full board and non-alcoholic beverages

DAY 7-8ACCOMMODATION
Perth, Western Australia

Stay two nights at Perth’s hottest address, COMO The Treasury, enjoying the very best of this sun-kissed and exciting city. Whilst at leisure here, our concierge can arrange an array of excursions and experiences for you to enjoy. Meet super-cute quokkas on Rottnest Island, cruise along the Swan River, swim with dolphins from Rockingham, stroll through Queens Gardens and Kings Park, watch the sunset at Cottesloe Beach, or spend a day visiting the fascinating Pinnacles region, before a helicopter flight back to Perth. Additional charges may apply.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport.

COMO The Treasurykeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Hotel
  • Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
  • Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
  • Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
  • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Star rating: 5 Star
MEAL BASIS

Breakfast

DAY 9-11ACCOMMODATION
Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia

Stretching 280km along Western Australia’s harsh and arid coast, the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef is an extraordinary yet strangely unknown jewel in Australia’s natural heritage. You will stay in a luxurious tent at the exclusive Sal Salis bush camp, hidden in the dunes overlooking pristine beaches and coral reefs. Whilst here, prepare for an experience of a lifetime – swimming with mighty whale sharks (the world’s largest fish), learning more about their biology, habitat and conservation. If that wasn’t enough, other aquatic adventures during your stay may include gorge walking, sea kayaking, snorkelling, diving, fishing and more. Additional charges may apply.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car trasnfer to Learmonth Airport.

Sal Salis Ningaloo Reefkeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Tent
  • Summary: An eco-friendly bush camp overlooking the Ningaloo Reef
  • Feature: Whale sharks and humpback whales visit the waters seasonally
  • Rooms: 15 wilderness tents
  • Location: Western Australia, Australia
MEAL BASIS

All-inclusive plus selected activities

DAY 12-14ACCOMMODATION
Margaret River Region, Western Australia

Just a three-hour drive south from Perth, visitors to the Margaret River region are presented with an impressive smorgasbord of good food, world class wineries, boutique breweries and colourful arts and crafts galleries. Whilst here, an array of excursions are yours to choose from (at an additional cost). These may include a private winery tour and tasting, exploring by vintage car, visiting the region's renowned galleries, touring local limestone caves, or embarking on a beautiful bush walk.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to COMO The Treasury, Perth.

Cape Lodgekeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Lodge
  • Summary: A boutique vineyard retreat in a gourmet region of Australia
  • Feature: Learn the Chef’s secrets at a cookery masterclass
  • Rooms: 22 rooms & suites and a five-bedroom residence
  • Location: Margaret River & The Southwest Coast, Western Australia, Australia
  • Star rating: 5 Star
MEAL BASIS

Breakfast

DAY 15-16ACCOMMODATION
Perth, Western Australia

Spend another night back in Pert at COMO The Treasury, a luxury urban hotel in the city's newly revitalised historic heart, home to light-filled rooms, a COMO Shambhala spa, impressive indoor pool, and stunning rooftop restaurant. On your last day, you will fly back to the UK.

TRANSFERS

Take a private car transfer to Perth Airport.

COMO The Treasurykeyboard_arrow_right
  • Type: Luxury Hotel
  • Summary: Urban hotel located in grand 19th-century state buildings
  • Feature: Enjoy the idyllic indoor heated pool with cityscape views
  • Rooms: 48 rooms and suites
  • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Star rating: 5 Star
MEAL BASIS

Breakfast

ITINERARY EXCURSIONS

Swimming with Whale Sharks or Humpback Whales in Ningaloo Reef
Full Day Tour

Join a small group and expert guide as you explore the delights of the Ningaloo Reef, either swimming with whale sharks (if travelling between April and July) or Humpback Whales (if visiting between August and October). As you travel into the reef by boat, a spotter plane will lead overhead, searching for the spectacular species, as well as turtles, rays, dolphins, dugongs and sea birds. Learn more about the area's marine biology, join in with the data collection of vital scientific research, and snorkel at various sites along the UNESCO listed reef. A light morning tea, lunch and snacks throughout the day are included.

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From the Mediterranean climate in the south, desert in the east and tropical conditions in the north, Western Australia can confidently claim to be the rarest of things – a year-round holiday destination.

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16 NIGHTS FROM £16,899 per person

Pricing based upon economy flights from London. Transfers, UK airport lounge passes and meals and excursions As specified.

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